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Thats a pretty good detailed write up Paul, Id agree with most of that.
Where I dont agree with though, strongly is the use of a standard PC. Im supprised you dont see any enviromental effects inside it, is it in a seperate sealed box?. Ive had remote experience for a while now, and the most trouble ive had in various configurations in the past is with a standard PC, they always failed eventually. A fits PC is arguably cheaper (with the number of USB ports/WIFI/serial they come with standard etc), is sealed, runs on a 15w plug pack or 12v DC native without it. That would be 10 times less power than a PC? so it can easily be on 24/7. I think youll find fits PCs are pretty much standar even required on remote rigs these days.
Also, its tempting to use a dome that just fits the scope given remote doesnt need room for a person in it. This is great for wind protection, but it can make seeing some 2 arcsec worse due to thermals (depending on location), id say a roll off would be better.
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